Category Archives: Empowering Women

Thought for Contemplation

Thought for Contemplation:

“There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” – Sarah Josepha Hale

Theme: “Architects of Our Lives” – a Mother’s Day Sermon

Mother’s Day is wrought with

emotions,

expectations,

disappointments,

celebrations

and gratitude.

Mother’s Day is one of the most difficult sermons for ministers to prepare and deliver.

It is virtually impossible for us to create a message that is comfortable for everyone;

Let alone meets everyone’s needs;

Let alone honors each person’s relationship with their maternal figures.

Or, for women, their relationship with themselves as mothers or women who did not or could not have children.

This service strives to meet each person where they are at on their journey as mothers or with their mother.

Join Us!

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

10AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

August notes

August has continued to see lots and lots (loads and loads) of rain! Tuesday evening vespers services (Contemplative Services) have grown a bit of a following and it is a delight to watch this small ministry grow. Soon Twinkle will be returning to her regular contract with the Waterville Universalist church where she leads services twice per month September thru June. She is also going to be launching a new Empowering Women Maine Salon Style Gatherings. (more on that in future posts).

Twinkle took this photo one evening. She says, “While on Kineo this beach has the best vantage point for the most gorgeous sunsets!” She and her friends have spent quite a bit of time on-Island as they prepare for the next phases of Melusine’s Haven. Stay tuned for more exciting news to come for Melusine’s Haven as well for new Twinkle’s Place new location plans.

a glimpse at the Empowering Women NSB Signature Event

SUZY TORONTO ROCKED-THE-HOUSE!! With the perfect blend of humor and poignancy, Suzy shared openly personal aspects of her story that endeared our audience to her. She provided both inspiration and road map for all in the wake of devastating news. Suzy has an uncanny ability to positively pivot both her perspective and her path, channeling her artistic talents, meeting what Life presents with Grace and Gratitude. So-Much-Fun!!!

Empowering Women NSB Panel Discussion: Joanna Rajendran, Tanya Kowalski, Jodi Hinkle, Teresa Rand, Delicia M. Haynes , M.D. and Hosted by “Twinkle” Marie Manning on March 29th, 2023 at the Brannon Center in New Smyrna Beach.

Photo by: Marriah Soldevilla Photography

Special thanks to our Silver Sponsor BeBalanced Hormone Weightloss Centers!

And our Fiscal Sponsor Melusine’s Haven!!

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